The average train between Oxford and Penzance takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Oxford to Penzance. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Oxford and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Penzance at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Penzance station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Oxford to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Oxford to Penzance train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Oxford and Penzance is 350.6 km. The road distance is 473 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Penzance via Reading in around 8h 29m.